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The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
LONDON, UK, 27 October 2025 (Nature) - Nearly a third of seabird species are at risk of extinction, rendering them among the most threatened bird taxa globally. The decline in seabird populations has major ramifications for their associated ecosystems. An expansive literature covers seabird impacts on their breeding islands, and growing research expands understanding of the circular seabird economy - cross-ecosystem connections of seabirds from oceans to islands, and back to nearshore marine ecosystems, mainly driven by nutrient transfer. |
The time for a decade of island resilience is now
WASHINGTON, US, 27 October 2025 (IPS) - As biodiversity loss including ocean degradation, pollution and climate change threaten our planet, islands, and particularly global small island nations, often don’t get the spotlight they deserve. Often labeled as vulnerable, the world’s small island nations are in fact powerful beacons of resilience. Their urgent challenges are sparking bold innovation, deep collaboration, and some of the most remarkable ecological recoveries on Earth. That’s why we are calling for the United Nations to establish a Decade of Island Resilience for 2030-2040. |
Fish stocks off Heard Island have bounced back
HOBART, Australia, 27 October 2025 (Conversation) - In the middle of the Southern Indian Ocean lies a vast underwater volcanic ridge known as the Kerguelen Plateau. At its centre sits Australia’s most remote territory and new research has found increasing numbers of fish species and wider distributions around the Heard Island and McDonald Islands. While it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact drivers of these increases, we believe it’s a combination of factors: the removal of illegal fishing, changes in fishing practices to reduce bycatch, a long-established marine reserve, and possibly climate-driven increases in ocean productivity. |
Scaling up sustainable farming on island communities
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 27 October 2025 (CINEA) - On the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, securing a steady supply of fresh produce is becoming increasingly crucial. Often reliant on imports, the island faces high prices and frequent shortages of fresh vegetables. CurHydro, an innovative agricultural company founded in 2018, is answering this challenge with high-tech farming solutions. With support from Green Assist, CurHydro is set to expand its project to provide a sustainable food source for the island community. |
Seabed is rich but decision a long way off
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands, 27 October 2025 (CIN) - Cook Islands is still a long way from being ready to mine its seafloor, says ocean scientist and executive director of the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute, Professor Adam Soule. |
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